With the increase in human population, there have been ever-rising demands for converting forests into residential and agriculture areas.
As a result, lots of trees are being felled and forests cleared, thus destroying the habitat of several species of animals and plants. Such large-scale felling of trees is called deforestation.
Deforestation
Deforestation is the permanent destruction of forests and woodlands.
If forests get destroyed, global climate and local weather may change drastically. This will result in the loss of many species of animals and plants, and biological diversity.
Large amounts of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere due to deforestation.
Natural resources such as timber, medicinal plants, fruits, and nuts are depleted due to deforestation.
Deforestation can cause severe flooding, soil erosion, landslide, etc., affecting our day-to-day life.
